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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,165.96, 18,166.99 and 7,499.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,165.96, 18,166.99 and 7,499.99 is: 10,348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,165.96 : 18,166.99 = 7,499.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,165.96/18,166.99 = 7,499.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,165.96x = 18,166.99 × 7,499.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,165.96x = 136,252,243.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,252,243.33/13,165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,348.83

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